One of the most common myths about back pain involves pain associated with herniated discs. Despite what you may have heard about herniated discs, these discs can heal without undergoing surgery. Obviously, the damage varies from person to person and you if you have not been properly diagnosed with herniated or bulging discs, you should consult your physician. Modern testing can give you an accurate diagnosis of the disc herniation and any other conditions you may be dealing with.
Although the cause of herniated discs may vary, the general consensus is that most cases involve disc deterioration over time as well as lack of proper posture, exercise and care.
Understanding Herniated Discs
Discs are like cushions that rest between the vertebrae of the spinal column. These discs are necessary in order for our back and spine to have mobility. If you are looking for a more detailed definition of herniated discs, please visit the herniated disc section of our website.
So What Happens When You Are Diagnosed with Herniated Discs
Depending on the severity of your pain, you will want to begin to create a treatment plan. That treatment plan may begin with bed rest. Just keep in mind that too much rest can have a negative effect on your body. As soon as you are feeling up to it you should move on to the second phase of your treatment program. Phase two should involve one form of rehabilitation. You can seek the assistance of a physical therapist or try to rehabilitate your injury from your home. The pros to seeing a physical therapist is that you will be under the guidance of a licensed professional and you will likely stay on track.
The down side to working with a therapist is obviously the financial commitment you may have to make. One of the treatments that a therapist will recommend is called Spinal Decompression. You can try spinal decompression at home with one of the following products.
1. Inversion Tables
2. Back Ease
3. Exercise Balls
These products, with exception to the exercise ball, will run about $299. This is far more affordable than multiple visits to a physical therapist. An exercise ball will not accomplish the same type of spinal decompression that you can achieve with an inversion table.
These type of therapies take time. If you are looking for immediate relief you may want to consider an anti-inflammatory solution, some heat or ice, and a topical pain cream.
